Millions warned that popular summer fruit can seriously interfere with medications
Amid this summer's sweltering temperatures, many people are finding relief by sipping fruity cocktails and smoothies or drinking fruit juices.But a doctor is warning millions of people taking common medications such as statins and antidepressants that ingesting grapefruit — a common "healthy" ingredient in many summer snacks and drinks — can have serious consequences."Grapefruit is a pleasant snack for most, but it is important to disclose large amounts of grapefruit use to your doctor because it can interact with an array of medications," Dr. Nicole James, a doctor based in Illinois, told news agency SWNS.GRAPEFRUIT COULD MAKE YOUR COFFEE BUZZ LAST LONGER AS EXPERTS WARN OF HIDDEN RISKSCommon cocktails that contain grapefruit include palomas, greyhounds, some margaritas and sea breezes."Grapefruit contains natural compounds — primarily furanocoumarins and flavonoids.
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Amid this summer's sweltering temperatures, many people are finding relief by sipping fruity cocktails and smoothies or drinking fruit juices.But a doctor is warning millions of people taking common medications such as statins and antidepressants that ingesting grapefruit — a common "healthy" ingredient in many summer snacks and drinks — can have serious consequences."Grapefruit is a pleasant snack for most, but it is important to disclose large amounts of grapefruit use to your doctor because it can interact with an array of medications," Dr. Nicole James, a doctor based in Illinois, told news agency SWNS.GRAPEFRUIT COULD MAKE YOUR COFFEE BUZZ LAST LONGER AS EXPERTS WARN OF HIDDEN RISKSCommon cocktails that contain grapefruit include palomas, greyhounds, some margaritas and sea breezes."Grapefruit contains natural compounds — primarily furanocoumarins and flavonoids. These inhibit an important enzyme called cytochrome P450 3A4," James said. This enzyme is referred to as CYP3A4.
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- Amid this summer's sweltering temperatures, many people are finding relief by sipping fruity cocktails and smoothies or drinking fruit juices.But a doctor is warning millions of people taking common medications such as statins and antidepressants that ingesting grapefruit — a common "healthy" ingredient in many summer snacks and drinks — can have serious consequences."Grapefruit is a pleasant snack for most, but it is important to disclose large amounts of grapefruit use to your doctor because it can interact with an array of medications," Dr. Nicole James, a doctor based in Illinois, told news agency SWNS.GRAPEFRUIT COULD MAKE YOUR COFFEE BUZZ LAST LONGER AS EXPERTS WARN OF HIDDEN RISKSCommon cocktails that contain grapefruit include palomas, greyhounds, some margaritas and sea breezes."Grapefruit contains natural compounds — primarily furanocoumarins and flavonoids.
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